Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump during a joint news conference following King Charles III's four-day visit to the US, aimed at renewing the friendship between the two allies. This visit comes at a tense time in US-UK relations, with Trump criticizing Starmer for not assisting the US in the war against Iran. Despite historical tensions, the two countries have maintained a strong alliance, particularly during World War II.

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